Cathal is a contractor and dairy farmer. He recently installed a robotic milking machine on his farm, which he said has helped to keep the farm safe.

"You're not touching the cows as often and not at risk of being hit," he said. "It saved us five hours in the day and stopped us from rushing and racing."

He said that farmers need to take their time when working on the farm.

"Your life is very valuable. If you're not thinking, everything could be gone," he said. "My advice for farmers is to carry out a risk assessment. It could save a life. Just be safe and think about what you're doing. Take your time."

FBD has developed new Champions for Change farm safety packs and signage which will be delivered around the country. In addition, FBD will carry out 30,000 farm visits throughout 2015 to undertake insurance surveys and to help farmers identify areas where safety could be improved.

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